Are postcards a thing of the past? Or are we still embracing this tangible and historical artifact? These two questions prompted me to go through hundreds of postcards that I have collected for 15+ years and I was curious as to how many postcards I have from Wisconsin art galleries, arts centers, and art museums.… Read More Wisconsin Art Exhibition Postcards
I have been waiting to get the okay to share the following news. I have been accepted to be part of a virtual, nationwide Professional Learning Community (PLC) focused on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; Social Emotional Learning, and Teacher leadership in standards-based arts instruction. The program is called Connected Art Networks (CAN). Over the course… Read More Introducing 2022 Connected Arts Network Visual Art Educators
On Thursday, March 3rd, I presented on designing a post-pandemic artist-in-residency program at Sheboygan North High School. Similar to multiple programs across the U.S., this eight year program was impacted by the pandemic. What started as an in-person artist-in-residency program (2013) abruptly was faced with operational challenges into unknown territory (2020). These challenges forced the… Read More 2022 National Art Education Association Convention, New York City, New York
On December 5th, I gave a juror talk on the works selected for the From the Studio Exhibition at the Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek, Wisconsin. In addition, I selected three artists to receive 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards. This exhibition displays 31 2-D and 3-D works from 21 artists. From the… Read More From the Studios Exhibition at the Peninsula School of Art
K12ArtChat the Podcast Matt and Laura Grundler speak with Frank Juarez, head of the art department at Sheboygan North High School about art, art education, teaching in the pandemic, and how to keep moving forward. Learn about Juarez’s experience as an art educator, artist, contributing editor of SchoolArts magazine, and founder of several projects (focused… Read More K12 ArtChat the podcast – Episode 2: Teaching Art in 2020 with Frank Juarez
In this episode, Sara Meyer, Promotions and Events Manager for Visual and Performing Arts at Carroll University, talks to Carroll alumnus Frank Juarez (’97) about his Carroll journey from pre-med to art, as well as some of his many post-grad achievements. His accomplishments include winning National Art Educator of the Year, founding Sheboygan Visual Artists, opening Frank Juarez Gallery,… Read More The Box Office Insider Podcast featuring Frank Juarez
On July 17th, 2020 the following 14 local and national arts professionals came together to record a discussion on “The Role of the Traditional Gallery amid George Floyd and Black Lives Matter Protests. America, What Now?” This video captures a panel discussion on the role of the traditional gallery in the world today as we… Read More “The Role of the Traditional Gallery amid George Floyd and Black Lives Matter Protests. America, What Now?”
Aimed at assisting emerging to established artists in creating a pathway to success, Frank Juarez will cover guidance in self-promotion, effective use of social media strategies, understanding the art market, strategic planning, and balancing studio time with the business of art practices. Juarez encourages discussion, critiques, one-to-one conferences, research, collaborative learning, and self-reflection on our… Read More Professional Practices for Artists: Business of Art Online Workshops at UW-Madison
The Wisconsin Regional Art Program is looking forward to the 2020 State Day Conference! Even though it will be held online this year, people can still connect and engage with Wisconsin arts through the online exhibition, ceremonies, demonstrations, keynote speaker presentation, and networking spaces. Conference 2020 dates are Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20. The… Read More 2020 Annual Art Exhibition and State Day Conference
Since 2014, the Sheboygan North High Art Department has been Skyping contemporary artists into the art room through a project called, the Midwest Artist Studios Project. One of the project’s goals was to provide a way for art teachers and students to interact with these MAS artists via Skype. Through this platform, artists and students had… Read More Connecting to Artists with Skype | SchoolArts Magazine
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